YEARLY HIGH
3.7045 GMD
YEARLY LOW
3.0130 GMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.3811 GMD

2023 SZL to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the SZL to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 15, valuing the pair at 3.7045. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 1, dropping to 3.0130.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6916 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.6267 to the December average rate of 3.6151, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.32% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 3.7045 was down 0.55% compared to the 2022 peak of 3.7250, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SZL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 18,523 GMD
2022 Average 16,961 GMD
Yearly Trough Low 15,065 GMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,457.91 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

3.6753
3.0929
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL to GMD Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 3.3564, compared to 3.4057 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0493 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.3564
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.4057

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was September, with a trading range of 0.3247 GMD (High: 3.4729 / Low: 3.1482). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1311 GMD (High: 3.5020 / Low: 3.3710).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.3247
October Spread (Stable) ±0.1311

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.2705 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2705

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2023: 3.6142) against the same month in 2022 (average: 3.5003), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1139 (+3.25%).

2023 Avg (November) 3.6142
2022 Avg (November) 3.5003

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.6935 3.5445 3.6267
February 3.5693 3.3108 3.4146
March 3.4906 3.2874 3.3638
April 3.5002 3.2760 3.4119
May 3.2850 3.0131 3.1414
June 3.2728 3.0130 3.1800
July 3.3936 3.1450 3.2754
August 3.3515 3.1093 3.2265
September 3.4729 3.1482 3.2616
October 3.5020 3.3710 3.4414
November 3.7045 3.4669 3.6142
December 3.6730 3.5291 3.6151